sa 4 
pink sepals. 59¢ each; 3 for DOUBLE PETUNIAS ACHIMENES 4 
-49. 
; ; These beautiful plants are brilliant- 
A Deus Sine flowering, summer-blooming plants par- 
OWES 0,COnS:k ff = ticularly adapted to east or west win- 
and heavily ruffled. Each  qows, or shaded window boxes. Flow- _ 
flower is a blend of differ- ers are about the size and shape of — 
ent shades of a color, ac- small Petunias and come in richly col- 
cented by brighter vein- ored varieties from blue through vio- 
FUCHSIA (Ladies’ Ear Drops) 
The plants need only cool 
conditions with plenty of 
light, but no hot sun. Please 
note that we offer some of 
the newest and most beauti- 
ful varieties: 
Henry Field’s 
HOUSE 
FUCHSIA BARGAIN 
2N828X—1 each of Yule- 
tide, Hollydale, and Fly- 
ing Cloud—all 3 for only ings. let, purple, pink, red, mottled and 
singe erste eigenen saat: ea 
Moc cauhi S4ertse pals. plants, in window boxes, Achimenes flower all summer and, 
; 39. é P tenied’ FachsialVarist: porch boxes, edging gs along when they are through blooming, the 
2N287—REVERIE. 1951 in- atrenre uchsia Varieties the walk, and in beds. tiny tubers can be stored in dry sand 
SEE ALSO HOUSE PLANTS ON 
TWO PRECEDING PAGES. 
CACTUS 
Delighttul CACTUS DISH GARDEN ; 
539X—10 interesting caer ces: 
pee Ph all reat oS °o * : 
} aie pict Sh es 
ano For 79¢ addition ea 
n Cac- 
send also Mee famous 
tus { N9O2). 
(1) 2N722—OLD WOMAN CACTUS (Ech- 
inocereus peepee Long, coarse, white 
hair. Bright pink 4” flowers. 98c each. 
(2) 2N721—TIGER JAWS (Faucaria Ti- 
meee ey! Hpi urighe yellow flowers in Sept. 
(3) S320 GOLDEN BALL GACTUS (No- 
tocactus lenninghausti). Lovely  golden- 
haired species. Yellow flowers. 98c each. 
(4) 2N718—AFRICAN MILK BARREL 
(Euphorbia horria). 98c each. 
(5) 2N702—OWL EYES (Huernia zebrina). 
Yellow flower 2” across with transverse pur- 
ple-brown bands. 39¢ each. 
6) 2N719--CRIMSON PAINT BRUSH 
(Rochea falcata). Has searlet blessoms in 
fall. 39c each. 
(7) eS ed CROWN 
scula). flowers. 59c eac 
(8) oN70S TIGER ALOE (Aloe variegeta 
ausana), Scarlet flowers. 59¢ each. 
(9) 2N708—BISHOP’S CAP (Astrophytum 
myriostigma), Yellow flowers. 49c¢ each. 
(10) 2N714—WART HAWORTHIA (Haw- 
orthia papillosa). Bright green leaves; white 
warts. 59¢ each. 
(it) 2N715—SNOW BALL aes (Espo- 
stoa lanta) or ‘‘Peruvian Old Man.’’ 59c. 
(12) 2N716 — COCKLEBURRS F aiieenia’ 
pillansii), One of the rare Dragon Flowers. 
Flowers rusty red. 59¢ each. 
2N630X—“‘DRY GULCH phd lS ie 
COLLECTION. One See of Nos. 1, 2, 
6 and &—all five for 2.3: 
2N631X—“DEATH VALLEY QUARTET.” 
One each of Nos. 4, 10, 11 and 12—all 
coet- 
(Rebutia minu- 
4 for 2.69. 
2N632X—“‘SHOOT THE WORKS” 
LECTION. One each of all (2 for only 6.98. 
4075—“‘CACTUS AND SUCCULENTS AND 
HOW TO GROW THEM’’—a 64-page book- 
let by the Editor of Cactus Journal. Only 
50c, ppd. 
Following two cacti are illustrated in full 
color in lower left-hand corner of page 31: 
2N900—CH RISTMAS CACTUS. Most pop- 
uar of all flowering cacti. Does well under 
most adverse conditions; blooms profusely 
year after year. 69¢ each; 3 for 1.89. 
2NS0I—EASTER LILY CACTUS. Usually 
flowers at Easter time and continues inter- 
miitently for several months. Pink and 
white flowers are 6 to 10 inches in length 
and diameter, some quite fragrant. 59c 
each; 3 for 1.59. 
troduction. Petals of Tyrian 
rose with recurving sepals of 
same color. Beautiful. 69c 
each; 3 for 1.89 
2N285—HONEYMOON. A 
sensation in blue. True ve- 
ronica blue petals and red 
sepals. 59c each; 3 for 1.49. 
2N283—GYPSY QUEEN. 
Huge rosy-lavender flowers. 
One of the finest. 49c each; 
3 for 1.39. 
2N28I—CREOLE. Double 
rich ox-blood red with shades 
of maroon and crimson. Se- 
pals crimson. One of the most 
richly colored of all fuchsias. 
69c each; 3 for 1.89. 
2N286—UNCLE JULES. 
Flowers look extra large in 
contrast with the smal] 
leaves. 59c each; 3 for 1.49. 
2N284—HOLLYDALE.A 
beauty. Clear double red with 
These 15 house plants thrive 
in those dark corners that 
get little or no sunshine, 
where many other plants 
won't grow. They are extra 
hardy and need little care. 
Of course they grow well in 
lighted rooms too, but not in 
direct sunshine, except where 
noted. 
2N420—SILVER THREADS 
(Fittonia). Bright green 
leaves beautifully netted with 
silvery white veins. 75c 
each; 3 for 1.98. 
2N423—RABBIT TRACKS 
(Marantha). Large rounded 
leaves of clear blue-green 
spread with large reddish- 
brown spots. 65c each; 3 
for 1.79. 
2N424—PERSIAN SHIELD 
(Strobilanthes). Rich, bronzy- 
green, long, pointed leaves, 
each with a purple metallic 
sheen. 75c¢; 3 for 1.98. 
2N435—DEVIL’S IVY 
(#othos Wilcoxi). Makes a 
vine up to 10 feet long, or 
can be cut back as a regular 
pot plant. Likes 3 to 4 hours 
of sunlight a day. 2 plants to 
a pot. 59c each; 3 for 1.49. 
2N436—SLIPPER FLOWER 
(Pedilanthus). Waxy green 
leaves with a wide border of 
milky white. Showy red or 
REX BEGONIAS 
(Painted Leaf Begonias) 
In our opinion, these are the 
most beautiful and brilliantly 
eolored of all foliage plants. The 
range of colors and tones is sim- 
ply amazin g—reds, browns, 
greens, pinks, lavenders, purples, 
and combinations of these colors, 
often shot with gleaming silver. 
And here is a tip to you ladies— 
the colors are just the shades 
that are being used these days in 
home decorations. You can 
match, harmonize with, or ac- 
centuate, the color schemes of 
your rooms with Rex Begonias. 
PAINT POT COLLECTION 
2N83 1 X—1 each of Carme- 
lita, Crimson Beauty, Curly 
Silver Lake, Cardoza Gardens, 
and Helen Lewis—all § for 
only 3.98. 
Rex Begonias like plenty of 
light without direct sunlight, and 
moist air. (Set the pot on (not 
HOUSE FERNS 
270—LACE FERN (As- 
aragus Plumosus). A fern 
with foliage so fine it looks 
like green lace. <A favorite 
too for use in bouquets. 39¢ 
each; 3 for 1.10. 
2N265—GREEN RIPPLES. 
Plant hunters discovered this 
very beautiful fern growing 
in Oregon. It is much like 
the popular Fluffy Ruffles 
fern excepting that it is 
smaller. Our illustration is 
from an actual photograph 
and clearly shows the beau- 
tiful rippled effect. Makes 
an exceptionally fine pot 
plant which will grow well 
for several years without 
need for repotting. 85¢ each; 
3 for 2.39. 
2N264—F LUFFY RUF- 
FLES. Decorative and very 
beautiful. 49c each; 3 for 
1.39. 
2N260—BOSTON FERN. 
Rich dark green leaves. Likes 
light, but no direct sunshine. 
45c each; 3 for 1.29. 
SEE ALSO CACTUS SHOWN 
IN COLOR AT RIGHT... 
2N290—TRAIL BLAZER. 
Best of all double reds. Very 
large flowers. 
2N294—ENCHANTED. Well 
named. Petals clear soft blue, 
nearly white at the base, 
overlaid with fuchsia pink. 
All petals edged with a pale 
lilac line. Huge flowers. 
2N278—BEWITCHED. Gor- 
geous beauty of rich deep 
purple. Petals nearly white 
at the base. Sepals white. 
Vigorous grower. 
2N289—FLYING CLOUD. 
Best of all whites. Large, 
double, well-formed flowers 
of white with a glow of the 
palest rose tinting. Good 
grower. 
PRICES of above 4 Patented 
Repth alok 98c each; 3 for 
Make fine bouquets too. 
They do best’in sun- 
shine but practically take 
care of themselves. 
at a temperature of 50 degrees until 
spring. Plants grow 12 to 18” tall. 
We offer either dormant tubers, or 
growing plants out of 2%” pots. Com- 
plete cultural directions sent with all 
Es 
2 
4 
2N432—NOCTURNE. 
Rich deep purple. 
2N429—ALLEGRO. Soft 
pink and white. 
2N430—CAPRICE. 
Fringed old rose. 
2N434—SONATA. Purest 
white. 
cate lilac and white. 
tubers or plants. 
Dormant tubers of all varieties, your 
choice: 
for 3.49, ppd. 
Potted plants: 49c each; 3 for 1.39. — 
2N37—MILTON. Brilliant : 
berry-red. 
—P AJOR. 
2N43!—MINUET. Deli- ante pieber? “ 
2 for 69c; 4 for 1.25; 12 
aii, ! 
shining straw- 
Reddish violet with 
Compact plant. Good bloomer. 
2N29—CHARM. Soft clear pink. 
2N433-RHAPSODY.  4n4:-PANSY. Soft blue with deep blue 
Wine red. blotch at throat. 
PRICES: All 49c each; 3 2nN30—DAZZLER. Coppery-red with yellow 
for 1.19. center. : 
DOUBLE PETUNIAS 
2N780X—2 each of 
Sonata, Minuet and 
Allegro—all six plants 
for only 2.19. 
FIELD’S ‘NO SUNSHINE’’ HOUSE PLANTS 
COLLECTION 
2N723X—1 each of Silver 
Threads, Rabbit Tracks, 
Persian Shield and Devil's 
Ivy—all 4 for only 2.59. 
purple flowers in tight clus- 
ters. Likes partial sun. 59c 
each; 3 for 1.49. 
2N437—F RIENDSHIP 
PLANT (Panamigo). Crinkly, 
metallic, greenish-bronze 
leaves with stems almost al- 
ways topped with funny, 
tight green flower clusters. 
Everyone who sees this plant 
wants one. Likes some sun. 
59c each; 3 for 1.49. 
2N438—ARALIA BAL- 
FOURIANA. Really a shrub 
but makes a fine, easy-to- 
grow pot plant. Leaves are 
waxy green, edged and 
blotched with cream-white. 
Likes some sun. A rare plant. 
98c each; 3 for 2.69. 
PEPEROMIA. Just the thing 
for the coffee table, end table, 
or shaded window. 2N416— 
Deep green (P. Maculosa). 
2N417—Leaves green and 
yellow striped (P. Argyreia). 
39c¢ each; 3 for 98c. 
in) a dish of moist pebbles.) 
They have a semi-dormant period, 
usually from December to Feb- 
ruary, when they lose most of 
their leaves (then they shouldn’t 
be watered much) but the rest 
of the time they are amazingly 
beautiful. 
2N235—QUEEN OF HAN- 
OVER. Easy to grow. Center sec- 
tion soft pea-green. Midsection 
of bright green scattered with 
small spots of silver-green. A 
harmony in green. 89c each; 3 
for 2.39. 
2N25 |—CRIMSON BEAUTY. A 
striking large-leaved combination 
of maroons, reds, rose and pink 
—yet all in harmony. 89c each; 
3 for 2.39. 
2N256—SILVER CITATION. 
Solid silver! This gleaming 
beauty goes well in any room. 
It is just impossible for our pic- 
ture to show the true silver 
beauty of the plant. 98c each; 
3 for 2.69. 
2N257—49’er. Upright grower 
with beautifully spiralled leaves 
CLIMBING VINES 
2N42!1—MAURANDIA. We 
like this climber. Delicate 
bright green leaves and stems 
with showy flowers of soft 
violet. Grows ten feet or 
more and will trail on a small 
trellis or around a window. 
Can be planted out of doors 
in summer. 79c each; 3 for 
2N236—CLIMBING REX 
BEGONIA (Cissus discolor). 
While not a true begonia, the 
color rivals that of any Rex 
Begonia. Intense coloring of 
velvety green flushed beauti- 
ful rose changing to purple 
with age. Stems bright red. 
Should have light trellis to 
eling to. Grown for its ex- 
quisite foliage and we have 
never seen another plant of 
its type to equalit. 1.49 
each; 3 for 3.98 
BABY TEARS VINE 
2N418—Has an abundance 
of tiny, round, neat leaves of 
brilliant green which make 
beautiful cascade down the 
sides of whatever the plant 
grows in. Thrives under 
ordinary house conditions as 
long as it has sunshine. And. 
2N554X—2 each of both 
Peperomia—all 4 for 1.29. 
2N439—ARALIA PANICU- 
LATA. Ash-like leaves of 
soft greenish-gold edged and 
mottled with very deep green. 
Easy to grow but unusual 
snd rere 98c each; 3 for 
69. 
2N440—GOLD DUST (Dra- 
eceana Godseffiana). Will 
grow anywhere a Sansevie- 
ria will grow and is far more 
attractive. Will eventually 
get a foot or two high. Rich 
green leaves sprinkled and 
spattered with white and pale 
yellow. 98c each; 3 for 2.69. 
2N442—PELLIONIA PUL- 
CHRA. A rare trailing plant 
with no common name. Large 
leaves (about 2”) of pale 
green edged with blackish- 
brown look as though made 
of dull wax. 98c each; 3 ter 
2.69. 
2N441—P E ELLIONIA 
DAVEAUANA. An attractive 
trailing plant from Cochin- 
China. e inch-across leaves 
are neat and clean. Gray- 
green, intricately veined with 
brown. 98c each 3 for 2.69. 
of silver fused with pastel tints. 
89c each; 3 for 2.39. 
2N258—WINTER QUEEN. One 
the most beautiful Rex Be- 
gonia hybrids we have ever seen. 
A creation of Leslie Woodriff of 
Oregon. The large, crinkled, 
fluted leaves are a soft silvery 
pea-green, strikingly edged with 
reddish brown. This plant needs 
plenty of moist air so set pot 
on a large dish filled with moist 
sae 1.25 each; 3 for 3.39. 
ppd, 
2N239—HELEN LEWIS. A 
beauty. Center and edges of 
leaves deep brown-purple with 
light pea-green zone in between, 
flushing rich rose with age. B9c 
each; 3 for 2.39 
2N237—CARDOZA GARDENS. 
Here’s a beauty. Black shot with 
green and pink with rose spots 
on the outer border. 89c each; 
3 for 2.39. 
2N238—CURLY SILVER 
LAKE. Large spiralled leaf ex- 
tending to sharp point. A glisten- 
ing study of silver on crimson 
and nile green. 98c each; 3 
for 2.69. 
2N259—CARMELITA. — Attrac- 
tive spiral leaf in deep green and 
silver. Develops into a large and 
during summer, you can plant 
it outside in window or porch 
boxes. 49c each; 3 for 1.39. 
GARDENIA "Mystery" 
2N295—Gardenia is the flow- 
er of romance. Our southern 
friends grow them outdoors 
regularly and easily. But 
everyone likes to try grow- 
ing them indoors. Some suc- 
ceed, some don’t; it depends 
on conditions. But you are 
convinced it is worth the ef- 
fort when you see the huge, 
white double, very fragrant 
blooms. Grow them at room 
temperature. Plant outside 
in summer, right in the sun. 
BAe well. 85c each; 3 for 
Lovely IVIES 
2N353—HENRY’S 
BRANCHING. Very fine and 
popular. 39c each; 3 for 
Ge 
2N350—GLACIER IVY. A 
new, small-leaved branching 
‘showy plant. 
2N26—AMBROSIA. White veined lavender. 
2N43—PULCHERRIMA. Prolific bloomer. 
Large royal purple flowers. 
2N33—JUAREQUA MAXIME. Snowy white 
with lavender throat, 
2N36—MAUVE QUEEN. Larger © 
brilliant mauve, 
ACHIMENES 
COLLECTION 
1 each of the above 9 
varieties: 
2N829X—in dormant 
tubers, for 2. 
2N830X—in potted 
plants, for 3.59. 
2N443—MINIATURE PALM = 
(Neanthe Bella Palm). Just 
like the big palms you see 
from the florists for weddings 
and the like, only in minia- ‘ 
ture. 1.49 each; 3 for 4.29. — 
2N412— PHILODENDRON. 
Everyone knows and likes 
this trailing vine of a thou- 
sand uses. Grows in soil or 
btete only. 39c each; 3 for 
Cc. 
2N4if — SANSEVIERI ; 
(Snake Plant), An extra 
hardy, very useful plant that 
thrives in almost any room 
eens: 39c each; 3 for 
c. ; 2. 
COLLECTION OF 3 RARE 
AND STRIKING PLANTS 
2N724X—1 each of Aralia 
Balfouriana, Aralia Panicu-. 
lata, and Gold Dust—all 3 spe 
only 2.59, ppd. 
89c each; 3 for 
Rainbow of Rex 
2N832X—1 each of Queen 
sys e Helen Paies. Sil- 
ver Citation—all or only 
2.49, ppd. 
Persian Rug Foliage Plants 
2N1050—Coleus. All colors of 
the rainbow in beautiful patterns 
in one plant. All our Coleus are 
different varieties. 3 for 89¢; 
6 for 1.49, postpaid. 
2N105!—Joseph’s Coat. A 
showy variety in several shades 
of red and green. 69c¢ each; 3 
for 1.89, pos 
2N1652—Purple ‘Velvet Plant. 
(Gynura). Long leaves closely 
set with purple hairs—looks like 
purple velvet: 3 for 89c; 6 for 
1.49, postpaid. 
2N538X—Brilliant Foliage 
Collection. In the leaves of 
these plants you will find 
every color imaginable. In- 
cludes best of Coleus, Joseph’s 
Coat and Purple Velvet Plant. 
7 plants SF different) for 
98c, Dp 2 collections, 14 
plants ‘or 1.89, postpaid. 
ivy with each aoe leaf 
beautifully edged with sty 
white. 98c each; 3 for ey 
2N354—GRAPE IVY. Teltee 
are shaped like grape leaves. 
39c each; 3 for 98c. : 
2N352—-SPEARH EAD 
Leaves like spear heads; very 
Brauenine: 59c each; 3 for s 
2N355—GOLD DUST (not 
pictured). A fine new ivy of 
green dusted with gold. Un 
usual and beautiful. 85¢ 
each; 3 for 2.39. 
2N356—FAN IVY. Leaves 
like miniature Japanese fans. 
One of the better ivies. 79c¢ 
each: 3 for 2.19. 
2N530X—IVY COLLEC- 
TION. 1 each of Glacier, 
Fan, Spearhead, Henry's 
Branching, and Grape Ivy 
—all 5 for 2.89. 
2N534X—$1.00 IVY BAR- 
GAIN. 1 each of Henry’s 
Branching, Grape Ivy, 
and Spearhead Ivy—all 3 
for only 1.00. 
